Financial Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

Strategic Systems Analysis Group (SSAG) provides multiple organizations within the Department of Defense with timely and objective assessments and recommendations that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on key clients in the strategic community including Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and the Navy staff. We work to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command to ensure clear and consistent analysis and recommendations that are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while still being executable by the working level technical communities.

SPA has a need for a Mid-level Financial Analyst.

The Financial Analyst will provide advice and technical assistance in the preparation of annual budgets. They will measure organizational performance; assess the effects of various programs and policies on a budget and examine budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures and objectives. In addition, the Analyst will perform cost-benefit analysis and financial forecasting to review financial requests, assess program trade-offs, and explore alternative funding methods. They will also develop guidelines and policies governing the formulation and maintenance of budgets and conduct training sessions for personnel regarding new budget procedures. The production of executive summaries and financial reports will also be required in this position.

Required Qualifications:

Active SECRET Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Undergraduate degree.
• 3-10 yrs or more directly applicable experience in Financial Management.
• Experience with Financial Statement Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and have excellent oral and writing skills and be proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Data Visualization.
• Experience with Data Analytics.